Koi Keepers Anonymous

Koi Edema Virus, more commonly referred to as "Sleeping SIckness" is as common as chickenpox is to humans. Depsite this, very little information is known to the average Koi hobbyist. Discover more about this common ailment, how to identify it and what you can do if you find it in your pond.BONUS! Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear a special message for a listener who reached out to us!TakeawaysSleeping sickness affects koi and requires specialized treatment.Quarantining new fish and monitoring for symptoms is crucial. Water changes and dechlorination are crucial for koi healthHeat ramping can help boost the fish's immune systemStarting with cheaper fish and gradually upgrading is a good approach for a new pondFiltration methods and media maturation play a significant role in pond maintenanceChapters00:00 Understanding Sleeping Sickness in Koi10:26 Prevention and Treatment of Sleeping Sickness20:00 History and Impact of Sleeping Sickness35:24 Identifying and Treating Sleeping Sickness53:34 Filtration and Media Maturation🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify and Apple Podcast!🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping:Devin and Mikki own https://demikoi.com. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their channel: https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvmTy is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6DWoody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

Dive into the intricacies of the All-Japan Koi Show with the official, Shinkokai sanctioned press member, Mr. Steve Gibbins. On this episode we share some fun stories and may even get a bit controversial at times!This podcast is best enjoyed with video, so we hope you have an opportunity to see the b-roll!TakeawaysAll Japan Koi Show live streamGrand Champion judging process Koi show judging differencesBiosecurity at koi showsChapters00:00 All Japan Koi Show Experience26:07 Koi Show Judging Differences39:43 Biosecurity at Koi Shows🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd?si=0Lj4VC7nT9O8Pdn4WhxMyQ and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koi-keepers-anonymous/id1846492181!🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping:Devin and Mikki own https://demikoi.com. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their channel: https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvmTy is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6DWoody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

Adding salt to your koi pond can do a lot to alleviate stress, help fish recover from sickness, and help them look their best. But when should you add salt and when should it be avoided?In this episode Ty, Woody, Devin & Mikki talk about their experiences with adding salt to koi ponds.

That’s right, The Koi Keepers anonymous crew is giving away 3 ginrin karashigoi from Marudo Koi Farm to three winners. To enter:1. SUBSCRIBE to the Koi Keepers Anonymous YouTube page (https://youtube.com/@koikeepersanonymous?si=H8HGTQq3hYsr4-uN).2. COMMENT either “Fish Growing Master” or “I Love TOMiGAi” on this episode.Winners must be a US resident; fish cannot be shipped to Maine, Hawaii or Alaska. Enter by December 31st at midnight.Winners will be announced New Year’s Day on a livestream episode hosted here AND  @The_Koi_Pit  on YouTube. Live stream starts at 12:00pm PST🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tc64mjKS8BJVWT55wtMLd?si=0Lj4VC7nT9O8Pdn4WhxMyQ and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koi-keepers-anonymous/id1846492181!🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping:Devin and Mikki own https://demikoi.com. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their channel: https://youtube.com/@DemiKoiOfficial?si=Ty2XNHn9_TKwChvmTy is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! https://youtube.com/@The_Koi_Pit?si=D8P9jCkNM1AJhD6DWoody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

Koi fish come in all shapes and sizes: Torpedo, Round, zigzag, etc... In this episode we take a look at the koi that people love even if they won't ever appear at a koi show.🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify and Apple podcasts!🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping:Devin and Mikki own Demi Koi in Los Angeles, California. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their Youtube Channel: Demi Koi OfficialTy is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! His channel is called The Koi Pit.Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

Today we're talking about the shipped koi showing up DOA, Asagi Development, and the questionable decision to disinfect your k1 media for the winter.🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify and Apple podcasts!🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping:Devin and Mikki own Demi Koi in Los Angeles, California. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their Youtube Channel: Demi Koi OfficialTy is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! His channel is called The Koi Pit.Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

This week, Devin tells us about his time apprenticing at Marudo Koi Farm for 3 years when he was a teenager. From overcoming language barriers, to being granted the first ever cultural study visa for koi, Devin shares his incredibly unique experience.🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify and Apple podcasts!🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping:Devin and Mikki own Demi Koi in Los Angeles, California. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their Youtube Channel: Demi Koi OfficialTy is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! His channel is called The Koi Pit.Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

In this episode were talking about what really makes jumbo tosai JUMBO, whether or not domestic koi or Japanese koi are better, and the details of selecting Goshiki that ultimatley don't matter.🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify and Apple podcasts!🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping:Devin and Mikki own Demi Koi in Los Angeles, California. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their Youtube Channel: Demi Koi OfficialTy is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! His channel is called The Koi Pit.Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

Get to know Woody with Devin & Mikki Swanson (Demi Koi), Ty Rosser ( The Koi Pit ) and Woody Aplanalp ( Fish Growing Master ).Enjoy your pond with us.🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify and Apple podcasts!🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping:Devin and Mikki own Demi Koi in Los Angeles, California. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their Youtube Channel: Demi Koi OfficialTy is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! His channel is called The Koi Pit.Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers

This is the first episode of the Koi Keepers Anonymous podcast with Devin & Mikki Swanson (Demi Koi), Ty Rosser ( The Koi Pit ) and Woody Aplanalp ( Fish Growing Master ).Enjoy your pond with us.🎤 Our podcast is available to listen on Spotify and Apple podcasts!🎙️ About the Show: We are a group of friends made up of experts and hobbyists who are all passionate about koi keeping:Devin and Mikki own Demi Koi in Los Angeles, California. Their storefront is open to the public and sells imported Koi and other related products. They create educational koi content on their Youtube Channel: Demi Koi OfficialTy is a Koi Fish YouTuber who makes videos about koi fish and ponds for fun! His channel is called The Koi Pit.Woody is a passionate Koi Hobbyiest and has been deemed a Fish Growing Master by his peers